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Section Members, website log-in is now ready!
The ASQ 509 website is ready for section members to log-in. The log-in instructions are as follows:
- Click “Login” link on left side.
- For username, use your First Initial + Last Name
- For password, use your ASQ membership number. DO NOT ADD LEADING ZEROS.
If login is not successful, contact the webmaster (webmaster@asq509.org). If login is successful, you will see your “My Profile” page with five or six tabs. You may also see the ASQ Newsfeed and links. You will see the newsfeed/links on the “My Profile” page each time you log in. Select the Login/Contact Information Tab to change your Username or password. Password must be at least 7 characters. Click here for detailed member login instructions and features.
Meet the Section Officers for 2008 – 2009 Year
- Chair - Eugene Kirsch
- Chair-Elect - Suzanne Roberts
- Treasurer – Herb Richardson
- Secretary - Ryan Burge
To learn more about our new officers, read their biographies here.
Section 509 offers Exam Certification Refresher Courses
The Washington DC and Maryland Metro Section is now offering refresher courses for some of the ASQ certification examinations. See the Certification and Training Page for the offered courses as well as other training resources.
Volunteers Needed
The Executive Committee is calling for volunteers to serve their section. We are specifically looking for someone to fill the role of Nominations Chair. If you are interested, please contact Herb Richardson (Chair@asq509.org).
Upcoming Events
November Lean Six Sigma SIG Meeting
“The Top Eight Reasons Six Sigma Projects Fail” - originally presented at the 2008 ASQ World Conference
Event Details · Nov 19, 2008
November General Meeting
“Establishing a Corporate Quality Center of Excellence And rejuvenate your existing QMS” - Presented by Ms. Anita Carlos.
Event Details · Nov 20, 2008
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Refresher Course
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Course No. MGR336; Syn. No. 08766
This course is designed for quality...
Event Details · Jan 6, 2009
News Feeds
Wal-Mart Going Global With Packaging Scorecard
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will export its packaging sustainability ratings from the United States to 3,132 international locations in 2009.Packaging scorecards will be applied from February
News Item · National Feed · Nov 22, 2008
Hire Measures to Improve HR Efficiency
Q: We are in the call center business operations. Recently, our top management embarked on a company-wide total quality management (TQM) program, which includes the
News Item · National Feed · Nov 22, 2008
Phthalates in Hairspray Linked to Birth Defect
A link between hairspray and a genital defect in boys has been uncovered by scientists. Researchers found that women exposed to hairspray in the workplace
News Item · National Feed · Nov 22, 2008
Did GM Burn Supplier by Blaming It for Recall?
General Motors seemed to have both right and might on its side. After recalling almost a million vehicles because of a risk of fires, GM
News Item · National Feed · Nov 22, 2008